Learn Chinese with Beginner Stories

[ Dialogue ] 都是中国菜口味的薯片 | All Crisps with Chinese Cuisine Flavor | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

Anna and Gao Yue are excited about potato chips with Chinese cuisine flavors. They spot one flavored like Lao Gan Ma and another with Sichuan flavor. They decide to buy and try all！———————————————————...

8 Feb 7min

[ Talk ] 当人工智能成为情感顾问 | When AI Becomes Emotional Advisor | Mandarin Advanced |【Talk】

More people are turning to AI for emotional and dating advice, seeking rational, nonjudgmental responses that friends or family may not provide. While AI can provide short-term relief, overreliance ma...

1 Feb 5min

[ Dialogue ] 我是月光族 | Living Paycheck to Paycheck | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

As the end of the month approaches, Gao Jin can’t hide his excitement as payday is almost here! He admits to Gao Yue that he’s someone who spends all his salary every month - a “moonlight clan” member...

25 Jan 6min

[ Dialogue ] 我正好相反 | I’m Just the Opposite | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】

Yu Qing checks in with her roommate, who has been staying peacefully on a farm currently. Her roommate loves the quiet solitude. But Yu Qing feels the opposite. She craves conversation and connection....

18 Jan 10min

[ Dialogue ] 我是过来人 | I’ve Been There | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

Gao Yue checks in on Anna’s first day working from home. Anna finds it enjoyable, especially being able to eat at home. Gao Yue teases that after a week, she might feel different.—————————————————————...

11 Jan 7min

[ Dialogue ] 你知道怎么防止内耗吗? | Do You Know How to Prevent Inner Conflict？| Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】

Anna overhears some people gossiping about her body and feels deeply upset. Though she wants to confront them, she holds back and later regrets it, turning her anger inward.———————————————————————————...

11 Jan 13min

[ Dialogue ] “酒香不怕巷子深” | 'Good Wine Needs No Bush' | Mandarin Intermediate |【对话】

Yu Qing and her friend chat about a portable juicer that Yu Qing discovered on Xiaohongshu. Their friendly chat turns into a light reflection on how good quality and smart marketing must go hand in ha...

4 Jan 12min

[ Dialogue ] 你要学会说“不” | You Need to Learn to Say ‘No’ | Mandarin Beginner |【对话】

Normally, Anna doesn’t drink coffee. But her colleague bought one for her, and she felt too embarrassed to refuse...—————————————————————————————————安娜：啊，我很困，但睡不着。高月：为什么睡不着？安娜：今天下午我喝了一杯咖啡。高月：哎？你一般不喝咖啡...

4 Jan 7min